Blog: Criminal Defense

Can Providing the Means for Suicide Lead to Murder Charges in Maryland?

Sep 12, 2025

In August 2025, Harford County police discovered a tragic suicide in Forest Hill. What began as a welfare check quickly evolved into one of Maryland’s more unusual criminal cases: prosecutors charged a Baltimore man, Michael Privett, 30, with second-degree murder, The case has raised difficult legal questions. The Facts of the Privett Case The charges against Privett originate from a well-being check by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office on August 10. When police...

What Legal Risks Do College Students Face During Fall Semester Parties and Tailgates?

Sep 2, 2025

The start of fall semester brings energy, excitement, and tradition to college campuses across Maryland. Students look forward to football games, homecoming events, and social gatherings that often stretch late into the night. But with the fun comes risk. Many of these celebrations involve alcohol, large crowds, and high-energy environments that can lead to legal trouble. Understanding what legal risks college students face during fall semester parties and tailgates can help young adults make safer...

Is It Illegal to Have an Open Container on the Ocean City Boardwalk?

Aug 22, 2025

If you are planning a trip to Ocean City, Maryland, you might be wondering about the local rules regarding alcohol. Specifically, Understanding how the open container laws work in Ocean City can help you avoid costly mistakes. And if you are cited or arrested, an experienced Ocean City’s Open Container Law Ocean City has strict The Boardwalk Public streets Sidewalks Parks Beaches This applies to all types of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine,...

What to Do if You’re Arrested for a Crime in Ocean City, Maryland

Aug 13, 2025

Getting arrested in Below, we outline the essential steps to take if you’ve been arrested and how our firm can step in quickly to build the strongest defense possible. 1. Stay Calm and Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent After an arrest, emotions run high. You may feel scared, angry, or tempted to explain your side of the story right away. However, anything you say can and will be used against you. Do not...

Can You Be Charged with a Sex Crime for Public Urination in Ocean City?

Jul 28, 2025

Summer in Ocean City, Maryland is all about beach days, boardwalk strolls, and long nights out with friends. But if you're enjoying the warm weather, live music, or club scene and get caught urinating in public, even just steps away from a restroom, you could be facing more than just a fine. Yes, you can be charged with a This blog breaks down what’s at stake, how public urination is treated under Maryland law,...

What Should You Do If You’re Ticketed for an Open Container Violation in OCMD?

Jul 18, 2025

If you're enjoying a summer afternoon on the boardwalk or heading to the beach with friends in Understanding Open Container Laws in Ocean City, MD Ocean City has very clear laws when it comes to alcohol in public. The town’s These laws are enforced year-round, but enforcement ramps up during the summer, especially around holiday weekends and major local events. What Happens When You're Ticketed for an Open Container Citation in OCMD? If...

What Happens If You’re Caught with a Fake ID on 4th of July Weekend in Ocean City?

Jul 3, 2025

Ocean City, Maryland is one of the most popular summer destinations on the East Coast—especially during the 4th of July weekend. With its lively bars, beach parties, concerts, and crowds of vacationers, it’s no surprise that young adults want to take part in the action. But when underage individuals use a If you're caught with a fake ID on 4th of July weekend in Ocean City, Maryland, you may be arrested, prosecuted, and left...

Can DNA Evidence Alone Convict You of Date Rape in Maryland Courts?

May 30, 2025

Date rape In this guide, What Maryland Law Says About Date Rape “Date rape” isn’t an official legal charge in Maryland. Instead, it refers to First-degree rape Second-degree rape To convict someone, the prosecution must prove Sexual intercourse or a sexual act occurred, The act was not consensual, The defendant was the person who committed the act. DNA evidence is most useful in proving the first and third elements—that sex occurred...

Maryland Expands Crimes That Can Be Expunged

Apr 29, 2025

Gov. Wes Moore has signed a bill into law that creates more opportunities for Marylanders to clear their records of criminal convictions and arrests. The The Act is a rejection of a 2022 appeals court decision. The state’s mid-level appeals court That court ruling was widely held as holding back thousands of people from moving on with their lives. In 2022, The measure had the Governor’s backing as it wound its way...

Understanding a "Stet": What It Means for Your Criminal Case in Maryland

Apr 24, 2025

If you're facing criminal charges in a Maryland court, you might hear the term What Does 'Stet' Mean in a Criminal Case? Stet" comes from a Latin term meaning "let it stand." A stet is not a conviction. It is not an acquittal. It's a conditional hold on further action. While on the stet docket, your charges are inactive but still exist in court records. In Maryland courts, placing a case on the stet docket...